From yashas to yellow watchmen: the shrimp gobies include some of the best-looking and iconic reef species in the saltwater aquarium hobby. In the wild, these fish maintain symbiotic relationships with pistol shrimp of the family Alphidae. But what about in your aquarium? Should you keep your shrimp goby with one of these snapping shrimp, … Read more
Jacques, is that you? Oui, it is! Nemo’s cleaner friend also happens to be one of the most popular and beginner-proof invertebrates in the saltwater aquarium hobby. But what do skunk cleaner shrimp actually need to thrive? Do they really make good janitors? And are they reef safe? Let’s find out! Name (Common, Scientific) Skunk … Read more
Whether you’re looking for a solution to your Aiptasia problem or just want a colorful addition to your tank’s night crew, the humble peppermint shrimp might just be the perfect invertebrate for a saltwater aquarium. Let’s find out why these crustaceans are so widely beloved — and how to care for yours in your tank. … Read more
Looking for a fun invertebrate to add to your marine aquarium? We love all shrimp here at FantaSEA Aquariums, but we’re particularly fond of the sexy shrimp (Thor amboinensis). Hardy and beginner-proof, this is one of the best choices for the desktop nano reef. Below, find everything you need to know about the sexy shrimp … Read more
Reef invertebrates in general are some of the wackiest critters on the planet. If it’s funky looks and odd behavior you like to see in your saltwater tank, they never disappoint. But some are weirder than others — and none more than the starfish-munching harlequin shrimp. Find everything you need to know about harlequin shrimp … Read more
Is your marine aquarium still missing a pop of color? We’ve got just the thing for you: the camel shrimp. Hardy, beginner-proof, and suitable for nano tanks, this tropical shrimp is all color and no complications. We love its candy-cane pattern! Below, let’s take a look at everything you need to know about camel shrimp … Read more
When planning a new tank, most people think about what fish and corals they’re going to add. But don’t forget about smaller reef creatures either! We particularly love colorful saltwater aquarium shrimp, most of which are friendly and reef-safe. We’ve kept pretty much every reef shrimp under the sun at this point, and we’ve found … Read more
Looking for an uncommon invertebrate to add to your reef aquarium? We’ve got just the shrimp for you! The Pederson cleaner shrimp isn’t all that common in the aquarium hobby, but we think it’s actually one of the best shrimp for desktop reefs. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the … Read more
If you’re looking for a colorful addition to your saltwater aquarium, the coral banded shrimp might be a good choice for you. It needs some space and can be feisty, but its beautiful colors and interesting behavior have made it one of the most popular aquarium invertebrates. Below, find everything you need to know about … Read more
Looking to get into the shrimp hobby or expand your aquarium shrimp collection? If you’ve never kept crystal red shrimp, consider them for your next project. These dwarf shrimp are Caridina cf. cantonensis varieties, also known as red bee shrimp. Their candy cane pattern adds a great splash of color to your aquarium and the … Read more
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